Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,059 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Shelby, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring 18 months of Med/Tele experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit within a Level 3 Trauma, Stroke Center, and Certified Chest Pain Center hospital
• Care for patients with stroke, respiratory illness, renal failure, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care needs
• RN to patient ratio of 1:5-6, with surge staffing ratios up to 1:7-8
• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• Possibility of low census call back, up to 3a for nights and 3p for days
• Floating required within Region 3 (Cleveland, Kings Mtn, Lincoln, Central Division including CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH) as needed within scope of practice
• Unit uses Epic EMR, IV pumps, med dispensing systems, and cardiac monitors
• Virtual nursing support available via in-room cameras for med witnessing, monitoring, and admission/discharge assistance

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Tele RN experience required
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation, non-titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, and central line management required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Support staff includes CNAs for ADLs and mobility, charge nurse, phlebotomy, IV/VAT team, and 24/7 RT, hospitalist, and intensivist coverage
• Telemetry monitoring techs available on the unit
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays, with contract hours made up at the end if needed
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit is described as collaborative, patient-centered, and fun-loving
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position

American Traveler Job ID #P-729390. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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